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Pottsville Pizzeria Celebrates 75 Years of Tradition This Saturday
This Saturday, Pottsville Pizzeria will celebrate its 75th anniversary. The pizzeria has been serving the community with its classic pizzas and subs since the summer of 1949. The story of Pottsville Pizzeria began when Mrs. Paparazo and her three sons opened the first pizzeria in the area in the basement of their home at 441 Prospect St. The business quickly grew, leading to a move in September 1953 to a more convenient location at 530 N. Centre St. This relocation allowined for the development and expansion of their product offerings. It was here that the concept of unbaked pizzas for home baking was born, eventually evolving into the famous Packaged and Frozen Pizzas.
Pa. Senate approves promotion of local airman to Brigadier General
An airman from Upper Oxford is one step closer to becoming a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard following the State Senate’s approval of his nomination. Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved the confirmation of Colonel Jaime E. Ramirez, who currently serves as the 193rd Special Operation...
Man charged with deadly ATV hit-and-run crash in Luzerne County
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators have charged a man for his alleged involvement in a deadly hit-and-run crash involving an ATV. Police say they have charged Richard J. Simon Jr., 39, of Nanticoke, with involuntary manslaughter after a crash killed an ATV rider, James Thiemann, 26, of Warrior Run. According to court documents, on […]
10 most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, July 15-21
A house in Jim Thorpe that sold for $875,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, 21 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $244,381. The average price per square foot ended up at $175.
Homeless camp removal underway in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials have started to “thoroughly clean and clear” a homeless camp in the riverfront area of Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday, Mayor George Brown announced that the city would be coming to thoroughly clean and clear the riverfront area of Kirby Park. “The current situation needs to be remedied. […]
Pa. winery closing down, with part of the property for sale for $2M
Maple Springs Vineyard, one of the top producers of quality wine in the state, will for all intents and purposes close at the end of July. Owner Marianne Lieberman confirmed on Wednesday that parts of her property at 91 Nuss Road in Bechtelsville, Berks County, were recently put on the market for $1.995 million.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 70: Samuel Spolski, Nativity BVM HS
Coaches Comments: Samuel is a returning 3-year starter on both sides of the ball. He leads our team in rushing as a sophomore. His junior season was cut short with an injury last season. We are expecting him to have a tremendous senior season. He is also ranked number one in his class academically.
Columbia County camp teaches children about the outdoors and working as a team
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — Children fly through the air on zip lines at Bloomsburg University. It's just one of many activities at Camp Quest. The day camp teaches children between the ages of 8 and 13 about exploring the outdoors and working as a team. "We get on the river,...
From transportation to tourism, White Haven celebrates 200th birthday
White Haven started with a log cabin in 1824. Now, the borough will toast its 200th anniversary with a street festival this weekend. Lifelong resident and Borough Council member Robert Lamson is thrilled to bring the celebration back to Main Street, in the spirit of events that once were held here.
Contractor allegedly scams man for over $17,000
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have charged a contractor after he allegedly scammed a man of over $17,000 after not completing work on his house. According to the Salem Township Police, the victim came into the police station in January of 2024 around 7:00 p.m. to report that he hired a contractor and paid for […]
Football Announces Free One-Day Youth Camp
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - The Bloomsburg football team announced its one-day free youth football camp for Sunday, August 18 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Redman Stadium on the campus of Bloomsburg. The BU Football Youth Camp is for all students, boys and girls, that are entering into grades 2-6. The camp...
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